Shining a light on department salaries

I am sure the linemen of the Sterling Municipal Light Department would be happy with even half of the 12 percent pay raise given to the Light Department Manager Mr. Kilgo the first of this year by his elected board members, Mr. Williams, Mr. Sheppard and Mr. Coughlin.

This puts his salary at $123,586.02/year. With his $3,500/year-plus of vacation and sick time which he usually cashes in within the first few months of the year, it gives him a total payroll package of about $127,000. We must not forget about his town-supplied car that is worth approximately an additional $10,000/yr.

After all, only nine out of the 17 workers are hourly with the rest being salary. Out of the approximately $33,000/bi-weekly payroll, $18,000 is for salaried employees.

No doubt they would be happy with his package because they carry more than their share of dangerous work. GeorgeM.PapeRedemptionRockTrailSterling